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The Storks of Africa

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Africa has more than its fair share of storks, with 8 of the world’s 19 species gracing the continent. Marabous have also learnt another trick, and that is to follow vultures and scavenge off the remains of Lion and other large predator kills. They also prey on frogs and crabs.

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Flock to Marion

10,000 Birds

Birdlife South Africa has previously done two of these types of trips before, previously called Flock to Sea – Namibia in 2013 and Flock to Nowhere in 2017, in partnership with MSC Cruises. The marine protected area status was designated in 2013. It is an extremely popular fundraising project with an almost cult-like following.

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Prespa Lakes National Park, Greece: the largest Dalmatian Pelican colony in the world

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whose occupants have already left for Africa, but a clump of elaborate closed nests of Spanish Sparrows hang underneath it. For longest lists, go there in May when migrants are still passing while the local breeders are active and visible. and dual digits. I was able to read the numbers.02, 02, G04,06,07,40 and G74. Maps and guides.

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